Starting with God's perspective, how to lose an interstellar war?

"First, we request the Joint Staff and the General Staff to promote Lieutenant Colonel Qin Beiwang to the rank of Colonel, in order to recognize his merits and encourage his ambition."

"Second, given that the fleet has proven in actual combat its ability to carry out high-difficulty mobile strikes and fleet decisive battles, in order to enable it to play a greater strategic role."

It is recommended that it be assigned a new "Kirin"-class interplanetary carrier, along with corresponding escort and support ships.

Its existing structure will be expanded and strengthened into a complete and highly mobile "rapid mobile strike group" (i.e., a quasi-carrier-class fleet architecture).

Used to carry out key strike and victory missions in future border conflicts.

Hearing Tao's order and suggestion to promote Qin Beiwang and establish a quasi-mother-level rapid strike group for him was like dropping a bombshell into a pool that was already turbulent with battle reports.

After a brief silence, an uncontrollable murmur arose.

Communications Director Lieutenant Colonel Jiao Jinghui couldn't help but step forward, speaking cautiously.

"Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Qin's achievements are indeed... astonishing."

But a 22-year-old mothership fleet commander... this is unprecedented in the history of our Federation military.

Promotion to colonel is already an exceptional promotion, but to directly command an enhanced, near-carrier-class fleet equipped with two aircraft carriers... is it... too rapid?

His qualifications are, after all, too shallow.

A sudden rise to a high position may make it difficult to gain the support of the people, and it may also easily lead to…”

He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was clear—the tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind.

Too rapid a promotion may not be a good thing for the young Qin Beiwang himself or for the development of the fleet.

Chief of Staff Wen Shiheng also frowned slightly, expressing his concerns.

"Commander, Qin Beiwang's abilities are beyond doubt."

However, the commander of a mother-class fleet needs not only tactical talent, but also experience and prestige in overall logistics, coordinating multiple branches of the armed forces, and handling complex political and military relationships.

After all, he has only independently commanded two large-scale battles. Although the results were brilliant, is it a bit... counterproductive to suddenly put such a heavy burden and resources on him?

"Could we first promote them to colonel and expand the Pluto fleet into an elite squadron, allowing them to gain more experience in management and coordination before considering further action?"

Several other senior staff officers echoed these sentiments in hushed tones, expressing similar concerns.

A 22-year-old mothership fleet commander?

This sounds like a fantasy.

The military places great importance on seniority and the tradition of gradual promotion. Qin Beiwang's sudden emergence was already disruptive enough. Now, he is breaking through the final "glass ceiling," and the resulting shock and potential resistance will probably exceed expectations.

Wen Tingtao listened quietly, his face showing no displeasure, but his eyes grew sharper and more determined.

After the discussions subsided, he spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable weight that overwhelmed all doubts.

"Qualifications?"

Origin?

A step-by-step promotion?

He shook his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over every general present.

"If everything were done according to seniority and convention, we'd probably still be scrambling to reinforce the Empire in Savannah today, instead of discussing how to reward a commander who has created a miracle!"

He stepped forward and tapped his finger heavily on the location of Savannah on the star map.

Look here!

Look at the results Qin Beiwang has achieved!

Annihilate Wells, severely damage Obsidian, Bloodblade, and Iron Curtain, and then annihilate Megalodon!

The total number of Imperial ships destroyed exceeded three tiers of fleet composition!

What kind of record is this?

Deep within the star system controlled by the Empire, outnumbered, they laid ambushes one by one to defeat the enemy!

Tell me, in the history of the Federation, has any general, under equal conditions, ever fought such a brilliant and decisive battle?

He paused, letting each word strike deep into everyone's hearts.

"No!

At least in the war history I know of, there isn't one!

"He won two battles not by luck or background, but by his solid tactical mind, command skills, and the bloody battles fought by his fleet."

This proves that he is the kind of person who can fight, win battles, and win major and hard-fought victories!

Wen Tingtao's voice rose, filled with unwavering determination.

"In my view, in the Wanshi Starfield War Zone, the primary standard for measuring a soldier's value is always only one: whether he can defeat the enemy and defend the Federation!"

Other factors like qualifications, background, and age are secondary; they are boundaries that can be broken!

He made the final decision.

"Orders shall be issued as required, and suggestions shall be made as required."

If asked by those above, I, Wen Tingtao, will take full responsibility.

Now, execute the command!

"yes!"

The crowd responded in unison.

Soon, in the Elvira Galaxy.

Bridge of the battleship "Magma," flagship of the Federation's Flame Demon Fleet.

Encrypted command streams flooded the main console, and Colonel Nie Xinghe, the commander, quickly browsed the order updates from the theater command.

When he saw keywords such as "Cancel standby and immediately head towards the Savannah system" and "Respond to the Pluto fleet," his eyebrows twitched slightly, but his expression remained calm.

Colonel Zhou Junfeng, his adjutant standing beside him, also saw the contents of the order at the same time.

The younger officer, known for his tactical acumen but also for his outspokenness, subtly pursed his lips.

Finally unable to hold back any longer, while Nie Xinghe was still deep in thought, she lowered her voice and complained:

"They transferred us from the front line all the way here, I thought there was going to be some tough battle."

So, the result is cleaning up that 'young master's' mess?

His tone was clearly indignant.

"They traveled all this way just to support a fleet of rookies who'd stirred up a hornet's nest?"

Nie Xinghe did not respond immediately, but only glanced at him.

Seeing that the commander did not stop him, Zhou Junfeng raised his voice slightly, with a mocking tone.

"Last time with Elvira, everyone said it was Qin Beiwang's doing."

Ha, who doesn't know that?

A 22-year-old graduate, upon taking office, was given a T5 "Kunlun Mountain" to command his troops, and his entire crew consisted of the latest T4 starships.

Now they've even equipped it with an aircraft carrier!

The "Fire Kirin" is a genuine T5-class interstellar carrier!

"Our Flame Demon Fleet has worked tirelessly for so many years, applying for T5-class starship replenishment countless times, have we ever received approval?"

The more he talked, the more unfair it seemed, and he started counting on his fingers.

"And take a look at their organizational structure!"

Seven sub-fleets plus directly subordinate fleets, a total of eight!

Our Flame Demons only have seven branches, including their direct subordinates!

They provide manpower, ships, and top-tier equipment whenever needed...

This is hardly a fleet division.

This is basically configured as a smaller mothership-class fleet!

Zhou Junfeng gave a final hum and concluded.

"If they gave us those resources, let alone the Obsidian Fleet, they might have wiped out the entire Savannah system!"

Now look what's happened! The rich kid's gone too far, and now we old-timers have to bail him out.